Rei Tsuruya

Rei Tsuruya took Kevin Borjas down in less than a minute and punished him from top position. When Borjas stood, Tsuruya took his back and dragged him down again before securing a first-round rear-naked choke.

Key moments

• Tsuruya's opening takedown came inside the first minute.
• Borjas reached his feet, but Tsuruya quickly took his back and returned him to the mat.
• Tsuruya patiently found the choke opening and drew the tap at 4:14 of round one.

Tsuruya landed a right hand that sent Gurule backward and opened a grappling exchange. He finished with a first-round submission.

Key moments

• A right hand sent Gurule backward.
• Tsuruya used the opening to secure a grappling hold.
• Tsuruya forced the first-round submission.

Van defeated Tsuruya by unanimous decision at UFC 313 after denying Tsuruya's takedown attempts and winning the striking exchanges.

Key moments

• Tsuruya repeatedly pursued takedowns, but Van's sprawls prevented sustained control.
• Van landed varied strikes to Tsuruya's head and body while keeping most of the fight standing.
• Van increased his output as the bout progressed and widened the gap in the later rounds.
• All three judges awarded Van the fight 30-27 after three rounds.